12 Gospel Principles for Leadership in the Church (with Study Questions)

Bestselling author Paul David Tripp offers 12 gospel-centered leadership principles for both aspiring leaders and seasoned pastors as they navigate the challenging waters of pastoral ministry. This resource shows the vital role that the leadership community plays in molding leaders.

Leadership Principles for Pastors and Leaders Navigating the Challenges of Pastoral Ministry

The church is experiencing a leadership crisis. For every celebrity pastor exiting in the spotlight, there are hundreds of lesser-known pastors leaving in the shadows. Why are so many pastors leaving the ministry? Bestselling author Paul David Tripp suggests that lurking behind the failure of a pastor is a weak leadership community.

Turning to Scripture for guidance, Tripp presents readers with 12 leadership-community principles necessary for a gospel-centered leadership model. Here is a book with a message for those new to ministry as well as those experienced in it—God’s abiding presence is your hope in leadership. 

• Perfect for Pastors and Church Leaders: Presents a church-leadership model that is informed by the gospel of Jesus Christ
• Practical: Highlights 12 principles for leadership: achievement, gospel, limits, balance, character, war, servants, candor, identity, restoration, longevity, and presence
• Now with Study Questions: Use these prompts to reflect on each chapter alone or in a small-group setting